Edward Blitner
Mimi Rock Spirits
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Edward Blitner
Mimi Rock Spirits
Central Art Aboriginal Art Store
Code: 09021517
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 57x94cm
Year: 2009
Price: AUD$1,320.00 inc. GST
The painting depicts a Mimi Spirits with dilly bags (dilly bags made from twisted bark fibres -used for gathering food). Mimi Spirits can be found on rock formations in the Top End of Australia. Mimi Spirits are depicted as tall, thin spirits.
They are harmless, but can be quite mischievous. It is believed Mimi spirits in the Dreamtime taught Aboriginal people skills in hunting, cooking and painting.
If you would like to know more about the Mimi Spirits and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:
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